Get comfortable
Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark and quiet. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs.
Your mattress and pillow can contribute to better sleep, too. Since the features of good bedding are subjective, choose what feels most comfortable to you. If you share your bed, make sure there's enough room for two. If you have children or pets, set limits on how often they sleep with you — or insist on separate sleeping quarters.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Laundry tip of the week.
Dry multiple loads back to back.
Take advantage of the heat still in the dryer from the first load, and reduces the time and energy needed to warm up the machine to drying temperature.
Take advantage of the heat still in the dryer from the first load, and reduces the time and energy needed to warm up the machine to drying temperature.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Sleep Tips
Sleep is as important as food and air.
Quantity and quality are very important. Most adults need between 7.5 to 8.5 hours of uninterrupted sleep. If you press the snooze button on the alarm in the morning you are not getting enough sleep. This could be due to not enough time in bed, external disturbances, or a sleep disorder.
An old Mattress can be the cause of some external disturbance, tossing and turning on an uncomfortable mattress may be robbing you of a good night's sleep.
Quantity and quality are very important. Most adults need between 7.5 to 8.5 hours of uninterrupted sleep. If you press the snooze button on the alarm in the morning you are not getting enough sleep. This could be due to not enough time in bed, external disturbances, or a sleep disorder.
An old Mattress can be the cause of some external disturbance, tossing and turning on an uncomfortable mattress may be robbing you of a good night's sleep.
Monday, March 19, 2012
1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.
Reason # 122
Extended warranty available with "No Lemon Clause"
Extended warranty available with "No Lemon Clause"
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Kitchen tip of the week.
Want Better Homemade Ice Cream? Here's the Scoop.
• “Age” the mix
Made-from-scratch ice cream mix — unlike children — tends to act its age. That means if you prepare it and use it right away, it won’t have the texture, body and flavour of mix that has matured overnight. So try to let the mix stand in the refrigerator for at least four hours — overnight if possible. And don’t stir in flavourings until after this aging process is complete.
• Use gelatin to avoid ice crystals.
Who knew gelatin actually had other uses besides that jiggly lime/pineapple mold everyone avoids at potlucks? We suggest adding one envelope of unflavoured gelatin per six cups of ice cream mixture. Let the gelatin soften in 1/4 cup of the mixture, then gently heat it until it is dissolved. Add it to the remaining mixture and proceed.
• Allow frozen ice cream to harden.
Give it a least 3 hours in a freezer compartment or deep freeze before serving to get the best flavor and texture. We know you’ll want instant gratification after putting in all that time but trust us. It really will taste better.
• “Age” the mix
Made-from-scratch ice cream mix — unlike children — tends to act its age. That means if you prepare it and use it right away, it won’t have the texture, body and flavour of mix that has matured overnight. So try to let the mix stand in the refrigerator for at least four hours — overnight if possible. And don’t stir in flavourings until after this aging process is complete.
• Use gelatin to avoid ice crystals.
Who knew gelatin actually had other uses besides that jiggly lime/pineapple mold everyone avoids at potlucks? We suggest adding one envelope of unflavoured gelatin per six cups of ice cream mixture. Let the gelatin soften in 1/4 cup of the mixture, then gently heat it until it is dissolved. Add it to the remaining mixture and proceed.
• Allow frozen ice cream to harden.
Give it a least 3 hours in a freezer compartment or deep freeze before serving to get the best flavor and texture. We know you’ll want instant gratification after putting in all that time but trust us. It really will taste better.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Laundry tip of the week.
Mothball Makeover
A better idea than using mothballs is to take your leftover soap slivers and put them in a vented plastic bag. Place the bag with seasonal clothes before packing them away. Not only will the scent prevent them from moth harm but they will also smell great when you pull them out. This is especially useful for sweaters, which can be difficult to remove the odor of mothballs from. Using soap you simply have a clean smell rather then the smell of an attic.
A better idea than using mothballs is to take your leftover soap slivers and put them in a vented plastic bag. Place the bag with seasonal clothes before packing them away. Not only will the scent prevent them from moth harm but they will also smell great when you pull them out. This is especially useful for sweaters, which can be difficult to remove the odor of mothballs from. Using soap you simply have a clean smell rather then the smell of an attic.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Sleep Tips
Myths - and Facts - About Sleep
The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need.
Sleep experts recommend a range of seven to nine hours of sleep for the average adult. While sleep patterns change as we age, the amount of sleep we need generally does not. Older people may wake more frequently through the night and may actually get less nighttime sleep, but their sleep need is no less than younger adults. Because they may sleep less during the night, older people tend to sleep more during the day. Naps planned as part of a regular daily routine can be useful in promoting wakefulness after the person awakens.
The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need.
Sleep experts recommend a range of seven to nine hours of sleep for the average adult. While sleep patterns change as we age, the amount of sleep we need generally does not. Older people may wake more frequently through the night and may actually get less nighttime sleep, but their sleep need is no less than younger adults. Because they may sleep less during the night, older people tend to sleep more during the day. Naps planned as part of a regular daily routine can be useful in promoting wakefulness after the person awakens.
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